Legendary musician Hugh Masekela has died

Hugh Masekela died on Monday morning at age 78 in a Johannesburg hospital. 

He told the media in October that he was receiving treatment for prostate cancer.

No more pain! pic.twitter.com/aSOfJH0HLh

— Hugh Masekela (@hughmasekela) January 23, 2018

A baobab tree has fallen, the nation has lost a one of a kind musician with the passing of Jazz legend bra Hugh Masekela. We can safely say bra Hugh was one of the great architects of Afro-Jazz and he uplifted the soul of our nation through his timeless music. #RIPBraHughMasekela pic.twitter.com/JVy47GA6aU

— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) January 23, 2018

RIP:

South African trumpeter, composer and singer Hugh Masekela has died after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 78 years old. #RIPHughMasekela pic.twitter.com/Ik8QePoNE3

— Phil Mphela (@PhilMphela) January 23, 2018

More details to follow